title: Esthetic recontouring. A team approach.
abstract: The presence of irregular incisal edges, a worn or abraded dentition, and imbalances in tooth morphology compromise a harmonious esthetic smile. A team approach is indicated after extensive orthodontic or prosthetic treatment to reach a final cosmetic result. Intentional changes in tooth form by recontouring provide an improved outcome. This article presents the components of a harmonious smile, evaluation, guidelines and a stepwise approach for the esthetic recontouring of anterior teeth. Two cases illustrate the effects that are achieved with this methodology.
authors.affiliation: New York University College of Dentistry, USA.
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Epstein
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Mantzikos
authors.forename: I L
authors.initials: IL
authors.lastname: Shamus
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017266:Dental Prosthesis; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012904:Smiling; D014070:Tooth / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000628:therapy; D019246:Tooth Preparation; D016896:Treatment Outcome